| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Elva Cropper is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Elva Cropper's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Nearly killed. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
43 |
Elva Cropper have no idea what happened to Elva Cropper – they found Elva Cropper's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
45 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Elva Cropper has become Elva Cropper's superior. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |